Nope, got to get up... Fell asleep in a pile of mechanical parts again. My back hurts from lying in gears. I probably drew this blueprint last night... It’s useless. It should be in the trash. I guess I have to rely on the knowledge of Caelestites... Those robots from Illumina and Lumopolis are not enough. With preliminary analysis, I can’t create what I truly want. Shower first before the appointment with [Navigator]. If I can’t complete the Ocean Sovereign, I won’t be able to escape the effect of my special trait.
The screen fades to black.
Fleur:
(I was supposed to be an ordinary mechanic for Illumina.) (But because of the dormant special trait in my genes...) (When I was in school...)
Classmate:
Fleur, Fleur!
Fleur:
Hello! And hello to you too!
Classmate:
Can you show me how to solve this problem, Fleur?
Fleur:
Sure. Feel free to ask me.
Classmate:
Why do you pester poor Fleur all the time? Are you trying to move in on Fleur?
Classmate:
What so? Fleur doesn’t belong to you!
Classmate:
Hey, you girls stop cornering Fleur all day long! He’s not interested in you girls. Right, Fleur?
Classmate:
What? Do you like girls or boys, Fleur? Answer me!
Fleur:
I like everyone.
The scene cuts to two Illumina officers standing in an Illumina corridor.
Illumina Officer A:
He has a gift for machines, works hard, and is nice to people. He is extraordinary. But that special trait of his makes it hard for him to be around. Whether it’s male or female, even animals flock to him. Don’t mention that the incident caused many casualties.
Illumina Officer B:
Why don’t we send him to the new Undercity 38? At least there are fewer Aurorians there... Win-win, he doesn’t get disturbed, and we’re out of trouble.
The screen fades to black and back to the corridor, with only one officer.
Illumina Officer A:
Congratulations, Fleur. You will be sent to Undercity 38 as a construction specialist. It is an opportunity of a lifetime and the testament of Illumina’s belief in you. You’ll have plenty of room to show what you can do, and we know you can make your mark there!
Fleur:
(That was really a happy time, easy and quiet.)
Undercity Resident:
My wife is coming to Undercity 38 next week. We haven’t seen each other in years!
Undercity Resident:
We can’t be with our spouses because that guy is here. Even our daughters can’t come!
Undercity Resident:
Our pets keep going over to his place!
Undercity Resident:
Stay away from him unless you want to fall under his spell!
Illumina Officer:
Just calm down. Fleur isn’t a threat to everyone.
Undercity Resident:
Ha! Everyone back in Illumina knows about the incident he caused in school! People got hurt because of him! Not one, there were many! Why are you covering up for him?
Illumina Officer:
Thank you for your contribution to Undercity 38, Fleur. But it’s time you return to Gannon. People are...
Fleur:
That’s okay, I understand. But I don’t want to go back. I don’t want to leave Undercity 38. I’ve had a happy, quiet time here. There is no crowd surrounding me, and I can do my research in peace. You said I’ll make my mark here...
Illumina Officer:
... Sorry, but it’s different now. Please don’t force us to take you back.
Fleur:
What can I do if go back? I’ll be quarantined or stay in the Research Department as a research subject?
Illumina Officer:
Sorry... We did everything we could.
The screen fades to black.
Fleur:
But there’s a chance now!
Bonacie:
Welcome to the Tir’ Hotel, Fleur! I take it you’ve read the letter, no?
Fleur:
Yes. I can assist you with the Ocean Sovereign, but are you really capable of removing my special trait?
Bonacie:
Worry not, I found the information in the ruins. If the legend is true, then yes, I am.
???:
Ah, this young man must be Fleur. You’ll be the lobby manager and responsible for the preparation of Ocean Sovereign.
Fleur:
Got it. I’ll start right now.
The screen fades to black. Fleur leaves the room.
???:
We’re getting off to a good start. Oh, what’s that about the legend you just mentioned?
Bonacie:
I made that up. Anyway, as long as I get them here, what’s the difference, no?
???:
Heh, of course. As long as you get everyone on the list...
The screen fades to black.
Fleur:
The Ocean Sovereign... I shall seize this opportunity. I’m ready... Go, Fleur!
Crowd:
Fleur!
Crowd:
Mr. Fleur!
Fleur:
Morning, everyone.
Crowd:
You smell so good, Mr. Fleur! Were you in the shower? I heard water running!
Fleur:
Oh, uh, mind making way for me?
Crowd:
Can I go into your room?
Fleur:
Sorry, I prefer all the mechanical parts in my room to stay exactly where they are...
Crowd:
Fleury, the yoga instructor said I could work out with you in the class if I signed up. Is that true?
Fleur:
Really? That sounds like a scam... Everyone, please calm down, thank you. I have someone to see, so please make way...
Crowd:
What? Who is it? Which sneaky little rascal! Mr. Fleur, wouldn’t it be better to hang out with us instead?
Fleur:
(Darn it, looks like [Navigator] will have to wait.)
